1. II Timothy

2. Bible Survey – II Timothy Title 1. English – Second Timothy 2. Greek – Pro.j Timoqe,on B

3. Bible Survey – II Timothy Author Paul

4. Date of Writing 67 AD

5. Bible Survey – II Timothy ThemeEncouragementto Godly Leadership (Part II)

6. Bible Survey – II Timothy 2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

7. Bible Survey – II Timothy Purpose of Writing Paul understood that if the church was to continue then it would be Timothy and other people of his generation who would have to lead it. Thus he is writing, in part, to pass on the baton to the next runner in the race.

8. Bible Survey – II Timothy Survey of II Timothy 1. A Portrait of a Faithful Minister 2. Christ in II Timothy 3. Other Interesting Passages 4. Place in the Canon

9. Bible Survey – II Timothy Portrait of a Faithful Minister Single-mindedness 2 Timothy 2:4 No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

10. Bible Survey – II Timothy Portrait of a Faithful Minister Purity 2 Timothy 2:22 Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

11. Bible Survey – II Timothy Portrait of a Faithful Minister Peacefulness But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. 24 The Lord's bond- servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, 25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition…. 2 Timothy 2:23-25 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. 24 The Lord's bond- servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, 25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition….

12. Bible Survey – II Timothy Portrait of a Faithful Minister Vigilance 2 Timothy 4:1-2 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.

13. Bible Survey – II Timothy Portrait of a Faithful Minister To train up others in the faith and ministry (2:2) To correct those who are in error (2:25-26) To oppose false teachings (3:1-9) To remain faithful to the true Gospel (3:14-15) To derive authority from the Scriptures (3:16- 4:4) To fulfill the ministry (4:5)

14. Bible Survey – II Timothy Christ in II Timothy 1. The Champion of Life 2. The Rewarder of His People

15. Bible Survey – II Timothy The Champion of Life 2 Timothy 1:10 …our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel….

16. Bible Survey – II Timothy The Rewarder of His People in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

17. Bible Survey – II Timothy Other Interesting Passages For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory. 2 Timothy 2:10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory. Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service. 2 Timothy 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service. When you come bring the cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments. 2 Timothy 4:13 When you come bring the cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments.

18. Bible Survey – II Timothy Place in the Canon Historically, II Timothy offers us insight into Paul’s last days. Theologically, we are given a model for godly perseverance and an outline for godly ministry. Devotionally, we should be led to follow this outline closely.